Kelly Ritcey and Zita Hildebrandt were the 2nd and 1st place winners of the NSGEU Unit’s ugly sweater contest held at their 3rd Annual Christmas Pot Luck today! Congratulations!
2017 Ugly Sweater Contest Winners!
Year: 2017
Heartfelt thanks, Mike!
The local said a great big “Thank you!” to Mike Aube last evening. After seven years as president, Mike handed over the reins to Sylvain Bainbridge, who was elected president at the November lodge meeting. Thankfully Mike will still be around to lend a hand when needed and to fill other roles within the local.
L-R: Mike Aube, Paul Gaudet, Sylvain Bainbridge
December Local Meeting
| Date | Thursday, December 14 |
| Time | 6:00 p.m. |
| Where | Quality Inn, Enfield |
Leadership 1 Training at the Winpisinger Education Center
IAMAW Acadia Lodge members Janet Baker (left) and Zita Hildebrandt (right) attended Leadership 1 training at the Winpisinger Education Center from November 6 to 10. Expect a full report at the December 14 meeting!
Janet and Zita at W3 November 6-10, 2017
NSFL Convention 2017
IAMAW Acadia Lodge members Nicole McKim (left) and Gina Boyd (right) attended the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Convention from November 5 to 8 at the Halifax Marriot Harbourfront Hotel. Expect a full report at the December 14 meeting!
Nicole and Gina attending the NSFL 2017 Convention
November Local Meeting
Local Meeting
| Date | Thursday, November 9 |
| Time | 6:00 p.m. |
| Where | Quality Inn, Enfield |
We will be opening the floor to nominations for all positions on the local executive. Elections will be held at the December 14 meeting.
Protecting Workers’ Pensions
Machinists from the Maritime region attended the Forum on How to End Pension Theft on October 4. New Democratic Party (NDP) MP Scott Duvall discussed the private members bill he is introducing in parliament to fix bankruptcy laws to stop large corporations from putting shareholders, banks, and creditors ahead of their employees when they file for bankruptcy protection.
L-R: Paul Benoit, Gwen, Kenny, Scott Duvall, Paul Gaudet, Chris Snelgrove, and Rick Arsenault.
Meet your new Maritime Council of Machinists Executive Officers!
The Maritime Council of Machinists met for their biennial conference on September 22 and 23 at the Delta Halifax. Stan Pickthall, IAMAW General Vice-President Canadian Territory attended the conference and swore in the newly elected executive officers.
| President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-President N.S Vice-President N.B. Trustee N.S. Trustee N.S. Trustee N.B. Auditor N.S. Recording Secretary Grand Lodge Representative |
Paul Gaudet Donna Boudreau Andrew MacFarlane Richard McGuire Sylvain Bainbridge Chris Snelgrove Chris Arseneau Rhonda Duhme Zita Hildebrandt Rick Arsenault |
Back Row (L-R) Zita Hildebrandt, Paul Gaudet, Richard McGuire, Andrew MacFarlane
Front Row (L-R) Chris Arseneau, Sylvain Bainbridge, Chris Snelgrove, Rhonda Duhme, Donna Boudreau
Stan Pickthall officiating (Photo credit: Carlos DaCosta)
October Local Meeting
Local Meeting
| Date | Thursday, October 12 |
| Time | 6:00 p.m. |
| Where | Quality Inn, Enfield |